What is it? The Perseid (per-see-ed) meteor shower happens every August as the earth’s atmosphere plows into debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Swift-Tuttle takes 133 years to orbit the sun, but earth passes through the comet dust every year. We haven’t been this close to the debris since 1992, So 2017 is expected to [...]
We broke out the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ Telescope on a clear night up at the cabin, ready for an evening of stargazing. Â After a no-fuss setup, we found that the AstroMaster tracked and moved smoothly with its Alt-Az control, and provided outstandingly clear images through its fully coated lenses. Â The next day, we used the [...]
On the evening of September 27, 2015 the US, Canada and Central and South America will experience a super rare total lunar eclipse of a super moon. Our friends over at Celestron have put together a helpful infographic showcasing why this is an event that you won’t want to miss! Here are 10 Reasons You [...]
We enjoy putting things in perspective. That’s one of the reasons we love being in the outdoors because we’re able to slow down and look at things from a different viewpoint. This is especially true for relaxing under the stars and looking up at the awe-inspiring night sky, wondering what it all means and feeling [...]
If you’re anything like us you will be absolutely amazed when the Celestron 90GT WiFi Telescope starts moving itself to the exact star you want it to go to. It feels like magic, but really it’s just the technology that’s packed into this compact telescope. Appearance: The Celestron 90GT WiFi Telescope is a sleek telescope [...]
If you’re anything like us you will be absolutely amazed when the Celestron 90GT WiFi Telescope starts moving itself to the exact star you want it to go to. It feels like magic, but really it’s just the technology that’s packed into this compact telescope. Appearance: The Celestron 90GT WiFi Telescope is a sleek telescope [...]
Celestron has been a long time leader in optics and astronomy with a vast line of scopes, binoculars and telescopes. Branching out a bit, the new Celestron Elements Firecel is a multi-purpose tool for the outdoor enthusiast. Including a rechargeable flashlight and hand warmer, the Firecel is perfect for many outdoor activities. Appearance: The Celestron [...]
Celestron is a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of high-quality optical products including telescopes. They are partnering with the National Park Foundation to make a new product line, one of the products being the new Celestron Travel Scope 60. What Makes It Unique The all-new Celestron Travel Scope 60 is a 60-millimeter refractor telescope. You [...]
Celestron Nature DX Binoculars are great binoculars to take camping If you like to go hiking while camping, you know the value of a good pair of binoculars. The ones you’re confident will always work when you need them, but also durable enough to let the kids use without worrying what may happen. This exact [...]
